M.A. in Montessori Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education

The Master of Arts degree in Montessori Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is built upon and includes the completion of the American Montessori Society (AMS) ECE credential. This program is affiliated by the American Montessori Society (AMS) and accredidated by the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). This program of study prepares students to teach in Montessori programs serving children ages 2.5 through 6 years. Upon completion of the M.A. in Montessori Education and the AMS ECE credential, students are qualified to apply for the California Child Development Permit through the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Montessori Early Childhood Credential Courses (29 units)

Specialization Courses (23 units)

MONT 210 - Learning and Development, 3 units

MONT 261 - Montessori Philosophy in a Cultural Context, 3 units

ECE 231 - Positive Discipline and Classroom Management, 2 units

ECE 259 - Practical Life Curriculum, 2 units

ECE 260 - Conceptual Curriculum (Sensorial), 2 units

ECE 263 - Mathematics: Conceptual Learning, 3 units

ECE 264 - Language and Reading Development, 3 units

ECE 266 - Study of the Sciences, 3 units

ECE 267 - Creative Arts I, 1 unit

ECE 268 - Creative Arts II, 1 unit

Field Experience (6 units)

MONT 311 - Field Observations and Seminars I, 1 unit

MONT 312 - Field Observations and Seminars II, 1 unit

MONT 320 - Internship I, 2 units

MONT 330 - Internship II, 2 units

Research Courses (9 units)

EDUC 572 - Research Seminar I, 3 units

EDUC 582 - Research Seminar II, 3 units

EDUC 592 - Thesis, 3 units or EDUC 597 - Synthesis Project, 3 units

Note: Passing the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) is required for unconditional acceptance to this graduate degree program and is a prerequisite to EDUC 572 (Research Seminar I). Therefore, all master's degree students are advised to pass the WPE in the first semester of their graduate coursework.